MISSION DRIVEN: A Pastor Reflects on Budgetary and Fiscal Considerations in Catholic Parochial and School Administration
By Rev. Michael W. Davis
After nearly 35 years of working in varying capacities in parochial and Catholic school administration, Father Davis has assembled his vast knowledge 
into this comprehensive guide in a “boots on the ground” approach, to provide insights, practical skills, and operational competencies, that will bring personal confidence to a future pastor or Catholic school administrator, while prioritizing the faith and religious character so essential to the mission of the Church.
into this comprehensive guide in a “boots on the ground” approach, to provide insights, practical skills, and operational competencies, that will bring personal confidence to a future pastor or Catholic school administrator, while prioritizing the faith and religious character so essential to the mission of the Church.In-depth coverage of a range of topics, including: budget formation, personnel and staffing, marketing, recruitment, enrollment, retention, ideas about diversified revenue streams, tuition and fees, “businesses within the business”, fundraising….
Through the many examples of forms and charts, a mission-driven budget is laid out for you to serve as a guiding frame of reference.
Even without being a financial expert, one can learn how to be effective, and have a high degree of job satisfaction in the mission of working on behalf of the Catholic Church and her treasured schools. Indeed, it can be done. In fact, it must be done. The Church needs us. The mission is in the balance.